Dark Chocolate Syrup

Chocolate syrup can be used in a variety of hot and cold drinks. You can purchase premade chocolate-flavored syrup at any grocery store, but syrup made with your favorite nibbling (real) chocolate is far more flavorful.

Makes: 2 cupsHands-on: 10 minutesTotal: 15 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Makes: 2 cups

Ingredients

16 oz. semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

¾ cup water

6 Tbsp. sugar

½ cup light corn syrup

2 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, not simmering, water, stirring until smooth. Set aside.

Step 2

Combine the water, sugar, and corn syrup in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Remove from heat, cool for 5 minutes, and blend in the melted chocolate and vanilla.

Step 3

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

Amount per serving

Calories

200

Total Fat

8g

Saturated Fat

4g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

25mg

Total Carbohydrate

32g

Dietary Fiber

2g

Sugars

30g

Protein

2g

Recipe Information

Makes: 2 cups

Ingredients

16 oz. semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

¾ cup water

6 Tbsp. sugar

½ cup light corn syrup

2 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, not simmering, water, stirring until smooth. Set aside.

Step 2

Combine the water, sugar, and corn syrup in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Remove from heat, cool for 5 minutes, and blend in the melted chocolate and vanilla.